US Bridges

I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI SW of SH 183 · Structure no. 0000000000B2811

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,179
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 WB FR Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of SH 183
RouteInterstate 30
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60947, -92.52349
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,179 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 7,179 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 WB FR Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.